Budapest Historical Walking Tour: Explore Pest and Buda's Rich History
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Budapest
Join our Budapest Historical Walking Tour to explore Pest and Buda's rich history. Small groups, professional historians, and 50 points of historical interest. Book now!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • St. Stephen’s Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika) - See the beautiful St. Stephen’s Basilica, named after Hungary’s first king!
  • Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga) - See the largest Synagogue of the continent!
  • Szabadsag ter - Spend some time at the Szabadság tér/Liberty Square and see the communist memorial!
  • Hungarian Parliament Building - Let yourself be amazed by the outside of the electric/neo gothic historical building and by the beautiful view of the Danube!
  • Fisherman’s Bastion - See the castle and fishermans Baiston, from the Pest side of the river. Learn about its history.
  • Szechenyi Lanchid - See the chain bridge, learn about the history of the bridge and its reconstruction.
  • Jewish Quarter - The tour travels through the Jewsih quarter and gives particaptinat the oppointinty to learn about this history of the district.
  • Elizabeth Square - See the Budapest eye, learn about the history of the square and the location of some of Budapest coolest bars and nightlife.
What's Included
  • Guided tour with an in-person guide
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Cost of using a public toilet. 100huf to 500huf
  • Tips for the guides.
Additional Information

This stroll encompasses all key historical sites and attractions as well as providing you with an understanding of the history of Pest and Buda (viewed from the Pest side of the Duna). You’ll have an opportunity to see and investigate 50 points of historical significance.

The guides can be compensated based on your assessment of the experience. A reservation fee to trip adviser will be required.

Unlike our competitors, we deliberately maintain our groups small, no more than 20 individuals, in order to provide a superior quality experience. Our tours are brisk and our guides are certified historians.

Our schedule…

Monday at 10:30am and 2:30pm

Tuesday at 10:30am

Thursday at 10:30am

Friday at 10:30am and 2:30pm

Saturday at 10:30am

Sunday at 2:30pm

We assemble at Kalvin ter, outside the OTP bank and the pharmacy, at either metro exit B or C. Look out for our guides who carry a yellow umbrella.

  • Not recommended for travelers whom are unable to walk 3 miles.
  • We suggets bringing water to drink and sunscreen, umbrellas or warm jackets depending on the weather.
  • The covid regulations change fast - please follow the latest government decree.
  • The tour is best enjoyed by adults and children over the age of 12 years. Younger well behaved children are welcome.
  • Dogs are not permitted on this tour. However guide dogs are permitted the owner must carry the dogs offical papers with them.
  • Metro and bus to Kalvin ter have wheelchair access. The tram sometimes has wheelchair access (it depends on the age of the tram that day).
  • Please inform us in advance if you need wheelchair access, the guide needs to make 2 slight adjustments to their route to accommodate you.
  • We do not offer a hearing induction loop.
Location
Kálvin Square Office Building
Kálvin tér
You'll find us outside of the OTP bank/the chemist, 12 Kalvin ter. Use metro exit b look for our guides holding yellow umbrellas!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kevin_c
Apr 21, 2024
Great introduction to Budapest - Really interesting insight into the history and people of Budapest. Our guide was informative and engaging.
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534dawnb
Apr 18, 2024
Learned so much! - Really enjoyed the walking tour this morning with Victoria! It was a small group so you can hear at all times, ask questions and do not get left behind. Victoria is extremely knowledgeable and interesting, able to answer all questions and provide recommendations on other places to visit during your stay.
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Stewart_d
Apr 17, 2024
Great walking tour - A wonderful tour really brought to life by our guide Sebi. Lots of interesting information and useful tips about visiting Budapest. Really enjoyed it and saw many things we wouldn’t have sought out independently as we only had a short time. Highly recommended.
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Andy_l
Apr 14, 2024
Cultural and historical delight - Not only was it a great tour of some of the most famous landmarks of the city but Victoria also took us to some of the hidden gems. She was extremely knowledgeable and made the whole experience very memorable.
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Lisa_b
Apr 14, 2024
Insight into the Hungarian people and culture - Victoria, our guide, was excellent! Her knowledge of history and culture provided great context to understanding Hungary and the struggle of its people from WW1 to modern days. This fast paced tour covered many sites and areas of the city that we would have missed despite taking a panoramic bus tour the following day. We highly recommend this tour.
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Talia_w
Apr 13, 2024
Informative and Interactive - Sabi was a fantastic tour guide. I learned so much about Budapest, and he gave me personalized recommendations based on my interests. Would definitely tour with Sabi again!
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Fabiosaffo
Apr 11, 2024
guided walking tour in Budapest - guided tour lasting 2.5 hours, entirely on foot. the guide, Victoria, very good, took us to places that we would not have found on our own. two and a half intense and interesting hours. it's absolutely worth it
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Scott_l
Apr 7, 2024
Excellent - Victoria was an absolutely excellent tour guide: extremely knowledgeable, witty, and kept the pace lively. Highly recommend this tour!
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Nicole_l
Apr 7, 2024
definitely worth the walk! - Victoria was a fabulous guide, she was really well informed and gave us a great overview of the history behind some of Budapest’s key monuments and events. I also found her sense of humour hilarious as she gave us some insights into the Hungarian way of life. I would highly recommend this walk, it is a great way to see and learn about the amazing city.
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Spalatina
Apr 6, 2024
Ask for guide VICTORIA for excellent experience!! - Our guide Victoria was GREAT!! She made a tour not only very informative, but also very interesting to all of us (adults and children), with many 'fun facts' from real Hungarian history and real life in Budapest in the past and nowadays!! Definitely recommend!! 👌
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